Question 1

Which of the following best describes the dorsal cavity?

Accepted Answer

It is composed of the cranial and vertebral (spinal) cavities.

Question 2

A stab wound penetrates the chest wall and enters the space between the lungs and the thoracic wall. Which membrane is most likely to be damaged first?

Accepted Answer

Parietal pleura

Question 3

Which of the following correctly matches a cavity with its contents?

Accepted Answer

Ventral cavity – contains visceral organs

Question 4

The pericardial cavity is lined by which of the following membranes?

Accepted Answer

Parietal pericardium

Question 5

A patient has an infection in the membrane that covers the surface of the lungs. Which membrane is affected?

Accepted Answer

Visceral pleura

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered a ventral body cavity?

Accepted Answer

Cranial cavity

Question 7

The abdominopelvic cavity is lined by which of the following membranes?

Accepted Answer

Parietal peritoneum

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the function of serous membranes?

Accepted Answer

They line body cavities and cover the outside of organs, reducing friction.

Question 9

A surgeon is operating in the abdominal cavity and cuts through the membrane that lines the cavity wall. Which membrane is this?

Accepted Answer

Parietal peritoneum

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct pairing of a cavity and its lining membrane?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity – parietal pleura

Question 11

A patient presents with peritonitis, an inflammation of the peritoneum. Which cavity is directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Abdominopelvic cavity

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT lined by a serous membrane?

Accepted Answer

Oral cavity

Question 13

If a disease process affects the visceral pericardium, which organ is most likely to be directly involved?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the difference between parietal and visceral membranes?

Accepted Answer

Parietal membranes line the cavity walls, while visceral membranes cover the organs.

Question 15

A patient is diagnosed with pleurisy, an inflammation of the pleura. Which cavity is affected?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic cavity

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct description of the ventral cavity?

Accepted Answer

It contains the thoracic, mediastinum (pericardial), and abdominopelvic cavities.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a body cavity listed under 'Other Body Cavities'?

Accepted Answer

Pericardial cavity

Question 18

A medical student is asked to identify the membrane that covers the abdominal organs. Which is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

Visceral peritoneum

Question 19

Which of the following statements about abdominal regions and quadrants is correct?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 specific anatomical regions and 4 clinical quadrants.

Question 20

A trauma patient has a laceration in the mediastinum. Which cavity is directly involved?

Accepted Answer

Ventral cavity

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